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Month: May 2017

Congress Questions IRS On Efforts To Access Coinbase Customer Data

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 19, 2017

For months, customers, lawyers, and privacy experts have been voicing concerns about the scope of a “John Doe” summons that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seeks to serve on on Coinbase. Now, Congress has joined the clamor.

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My Mother's Maiden Name Is Cumberbatch (And Other Lies I Tell For The Sake Of Security)

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 19, 2017

One of the best ways to protect yourself against identity theft is by lying. Here’s what you need to know.

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Tax Professionals Take Taxpayer Concerns To Congress

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 18, 2017May 19, 2020

Nearly 100 Enrolled Agents from almost 40 states met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week to discuss important issues affecting taxpayers as part of the ninth annual Fly-in Day organized by the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA).

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Getting To Know You Tuesday: Scott Peterson

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 16, 2017May 18, 2020

It’s Getting To Know You Tuesday! Today’s tax professional is Avalara’s Scott Peterson.

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Anonymous Coinbase Users Seek To Intervene In IRS Efforts To Access Bitcoin Info

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 16, 2017

Berns Weiss LLP has filed a motion on behalf of two Coinbase customers seeking to intervene in an ongoing dispute over an attempt by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to issue a “John Doe” summons on Coinbase, a company which facilitates transactions of digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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We Won: All Parties Claim Win In High Profile Russian Money Laundering Case

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 16, 2017October 28, 2020

We won. That was the claim from all parties after a civil case involving allegations of Russian money laundering ended this month. Joon H. Kim, Acting

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Phishing For Compliments: Smart Gift-Giving & Avoiding Scams On Mother's Day

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 13, 2017

Mother’s Day is one of the biggest shopping holidays in the United States. Chances are that if you haven’t bought something by now, you’re scrambling likely on the internet. Unfortunately, that could put you (and your mom) at risk for identity theft. Here’s what you need to know

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Dead Man Talking: How One Taxpayer Convinced The IRS He Was Still Alive

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 12, 2017February 4, 2020

Adam Ronning was declared dead when he was 4 years old. Now 33 years old, Ronning has spent nearly three decades trying to convince the feds, including the IRS, that he was actually alive. To do so, he needed the help of Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

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Star Wars, Movies & Music Influence Most Popular Baby Names In 2016

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 12, 2017May 18, 2020

The Social Security Administration has released the most popular baby names of 2016. One name is new to the list – and others are influenced by movies, music and popular culture. Here’s a peek at the movers and shakers…

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The Vegan Fugitive, Done In By Domino’s Pizza, Takes A Plea

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 11, 2017March 16, 2022

Sometimes you just want pizza. That turned out to be the cheesy mistake made by former vegan chef Sarma Melngailis and her now estranged husband, Anthony Strangis, when the pair were on the run last year from law enforcement.

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